China’s latest diplomatic move will extend its trade, energy, financial and maritime power
China's billions of dollars in global investments and infrastructure projects seem to be paying off politically and economically.
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Colorado's unemployment rate ticks up to 2.9 percent
Colorado's unemployment rate ticked up to 2.9 percent in February, according to state data released on Friday.
Should the US ban TikTok? Can it?
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress for the federal government to ban the Chinese-owned video social media app and reports that the Biden administration is pushing for the company's sale.
Federal Reserve rate hike is 9th since March 2022
The Federal Reserve announced a key interest rate hike Wednesday, the ninth time it has done so since early 2022 in its effort to combat rising inflation.
Federal legislation hits bankers dumping pre-failure stock with 100 percent tax on profits
Arizona Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is co-sponsoring a bill to crack down on bank executives who may try to financially benefit amid a collapse.
Lower unemployment, inflation gives Colorado favorable economic, budget forecast
Colorado's state economists gave favorable reports on employment and inflation but expressed concern about the risk of recession during Thursday's Joint Budget Committee hearing.
Senators urging reconsideration of new fee proposal for work visas
A new proposed rule that would increase fees for nonimmigrant work visas by an average of 225 percent has come under fire from a bipartisan group of congressional members.
Yellen: No bailout for Silicon Valley Bank shareholders
Just one day after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation that "investors and owners of systemic large banks" will not be bailed out of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, she made good on her statement.
Inflation is proving particularly stubborn – but jitters over banking failures, softening economy complicate Fed rate decision
The Federal Reserve is facing a rather sticky problem. Despite its best efforts over the past year, inflation is stubbornly refusing to head south with any urgency to a target of 2%.
Wyoming, Montana among states with highest workers' comp costs
Wyoming and Montana are among states with the highest workers' compensation costs in the nation, according to a new report.
